Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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